TALKSHOW with Spike Feresten

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 17, 2006
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
42

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 6 out of 12

Critic Reviews

  1. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    80
    It's hilarious, really, and refreshing, and original and - absolutely - an acquired taste.
  2. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    75
    Feresten makes a rather engaging talk show host.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    63
    Scenes that work are funny... Scenes that fall flat are merely blah, rather than stupid.

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best TV Season of 2006
74
#74 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006

User Reviews

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 5 out of 38
  1. RollieD
    Feb 15, 2009
    1
    One of the most excruciating hours on tv. It is so painful to watch: the host is unfunny, he does not interview well, let alone have any One of the most excruciating hours on tv. It is so painful to watch: the host is unfunny, he does not interview well, let alone have any interesting guests that are above the D-list, and his skits are simply not funny. The only reason this show gets a 1 instead of a 0 is because he now has Olivia Munn providing funny skits to his show. Otherwise, standing in a dmv line for an hour will give you more laughs than this so-called "talkshow."… Full Review »
  2. BryanqC.
    Feb 7, 2009
    2
    No talent, unfunny hack. The show is not even remotely clever. Why must he remind us every show how cheap the show is? Paper coffee No talent, unfunny hack. The show is not even remotely clever. Why must he remind us every show how cheap the show is? Paper coffee cups.....yeah, we get it, Spike. I'm reminded of the phrase, "Couldn't ad lib a fart at a bean-eating contest."… Full Review »
  3. marinat.
    Dec 9, 2007
    10
    i love spikes sense of humor and make a point to watch his show every saturday. i dont think the critics know a good show when they see one. i love spikes sense of humor and make a point to watch his show every saturday. i dont think the critics know a good show when they see one. I think spike is great on camera! i enjoy his show very much!… Full Review »
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